Hey All,
I've been a Nvidia user for years now from the 7800GTX, 8800GTX to GTX280. Every card I have had has lead me to claim on the warranty at least once (8800gtx claimed three times).
Unfortunately my GTX280 card packed in 18 months into the warranty (last month) - and with BFG liquidating has left me using an 8600GT card(meaning I'm gaming on my imac atm
).
My specs are in my sig. I game in 2560*1600 so require a high spec card. I've heard whispers that I may need a better spec machine to get the most out of the top end Nvidia / ATI cards - how true is this?
I'm thinking of moving away from Nvidia for good. The cards just run too hot, my GTX 280 went up to 80c-90c under load and i'm convinced that's why the cards have such a short life span.
Saying that i've never had any driver problems with games and believe the new Nvidias are cooler.
Are the driver issues really THAT bad with ATI?
I've been reading a lot and am either going to go for the 6990 (if out before Christmas), 6970 or 580GTX and a solid state hard drive.
Thanks in advance
I've been a Nvidia user for years now from the 7800GTX, 8800GTX to GTX280. Every card I have had has lead me to claim on the warranty at least once (8800gtx claimed three times).
Unfortunately my GTX280 card packed in 18 months into the warranty (last month) - and with BFG liquidating has left me using an 8600GT card(meaning I'm gaming on my imac atm

My specs are in my sig. I game in 2560*1600 so require a high spec card. I've heard whispers that I may need a better spec machine to get the most out of the top end Nvidia / ATI cards - how true is this?
I'm thinking of moving away from Nvidia for good. The cards just run too hot, my GTX 280 went up to 80c-90c under load and i'm convinced that's why the cards have such a short life span.
Saying that i've never had any driver problems with games and believe the new Nvidias are cooler.
Are the driver issues really THAT bad with ATI?
I've been reading a lot and am either going to go for the 6990 (if out before Christmas), 6970 or 580GTX and a solid state hard drive.
Thanks in advance
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